I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions. Plutarch excelexcellentextent Change image and share on social
What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality. Plutarch achievechangeinwardly Change image and share on social
Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity. Plutarch adversitydirecteasily Change image and share on social
Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage. Plutarch couragecowardiceexcess Change image and share on social
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human. Plutarch errhumanman Change image and share on social
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself. Plutarch fortunatehappinessspeak Change image and share on social
Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them. Plutarch avoidcarefullyendeavor Change image and share on social
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech. Plutarch properseasonsilence Change image and share on social
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. Plutarch badlylistenprofit Change image and share on social